Lilli Piper is one of Ohio State’s most legendary softball players during the program’s most successful era. She will play with Athletes Unlimited in their inaugural season after NPF chose to forgo their 2020 season. Part One of our two-part interview reviews her team’s legacy at Ohio State, her favorite Buckeye Softball memory, and what led her to leave basketball behind in Akron to pursue softball at her dream school. BN: You were the biggest bat in the Buckeye lineup for three seasons. The Buckeyes reached four consecutive NCAA Regionals for the first time and you were a part of 106 Ohio State victories. What is the legacy of those teams to Buckeyes Softball under Kelly Kovach Schoenly?: LP: As much as I’m very grateful for my accomplishments, I couldn’t do it without the people around me. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. From…
Continue Reading: Ohio State Alumni Spotlight: Softball Star Lilli Piper (Part 1)